Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker

It looks a bit like R2-D2, and it's just as smart. With its multitude of settings and thermal sensors, this computerized rice cooker turns out perfect grains, no matter the variety: fluffy jasmine, tender basmati, toothsome brown rice. Adjusting its own temperature and cook time, soaking and steaming and keeping the cooked rice warm, it's our kitchen's most fail-safe gadget.